When assessing a patient at an extended care facility, you note the presence of an ostomy bag. As such, you realize that the patient has impaired function of:
A) urinary elimination.
B) fluid balance.
C) kidney activity.
D) fecal elimination.
Question 2
Which of the following statements made by the EMT indicates that he has appropriately initiated the first phase of the patient assessment?
A) I have placed an oral airway in the patient.
B) The scene appears to be free of hazards.
C) Blood pressure is 124/80 mmHg.
D) Can you tell me why you called the ambulance?
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